Frommer's opinion is clearly based on three foundations:

1) That what TSA is doing is necessary
2) That what TSA is doing is effective
3) That security is more important than freedom

Some security is necessary. Very few people argue otherwise. However, rational people understand there is a point at which additional security is not necessary. The folks, like AF, that blindly chant the mantra "ANYTHING for security" are not rational. This dovetails nicely with the thinking that TSA alone is keeping us safe (when all the evidence suggests otherwise).

Rational people want security to be effective. AF doesn't even address the point. He takes TSA's marketing as gospel. See above.

The third item speaks for itself. Anyone that blindly sacrifices freedom for the illusion of safety is not only a coward, but is an ignorant and irrational one.

Add me to the list of former AF customers.